Re-offending rates of those originally convicted for cannabis related offences
Matthew O'Leary made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: Matthew O'Leary
Dear New Zealand Police,
I would like to obtain the following information:
1. The number of people who were convicted for cannabis-related charges per year for the past ten years.
2. The number of people in the past ten years who, after being originally convicted for cannabis-related charges, go on to commit a further crime. If possible, I would like to see a breakdown of the different crimes committed.
I am a New Zealand citizen currently residing in New Zealand. I would prefer an electronic reply.
Yours faithfully,
Matthew O'Leary
New Zealand Police
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your OIA request, which we have forwarded to the correct
department for follow-up.
Sincerely
Public Affairs Team
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From: Matthew O'Leary <[OIA #1193 email]>
Date: 08/10/2013 04:08PM
Subject: Official Information Act request - Re-offending rates of those
originally convicted for cannabis related offences
Dear New Zealand Police,
I would like to obtain the following information:
1. The number of people who were convicted for cannabis-related
charges per year for the past ten years.
2. The number of people in the past ten years who, after being
originally convicted for cannabis-related charges, go on to commit
a further crime. If possible, I would like to see a breakdown of
the different crimes committed.
I am a New Zealand citizen currently residing in New Zealand. I
would prefer an electronic reply.
Yours faithfully,
Matthew O'Leary
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From: Matthew O'Leary
Dear MCMAHON, Teresa,
Has my OIA request been transferred to the Ministry of Justice? When can I expect a reply?
Thanks for your help,
Matthew O'Leary
From: Nathan Green
Hi Matthew,
A response to your OIA response is attached. Please contact me if you have
any questions.
Regards,
Nathan Green
Nathan Green
Team Leader, Media and External Relations
Ministry of Justice, SX10088, WELLINGTON
DDI (04) 918 8980
Extension 58980
Cell 022 618 4745
email [1][email address]
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